Download or read book OSH Occupational safety and health in figures work related musculoskeletal disorders in the EU facts and figures written by Elke Schneider and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes statistics.
Download or read book OSH in Figures written by and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book OSH in Figures written by Marthe Verjans and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes statistics.
Download or read book Osh in Figures written by Malgorzata Milczarek and published by European Communities. This book was released on 2009 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Workforce Diversity and Musculoskeletal Diseases written by and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The European workforce is increasingly diverse. Several elements are at the heart of this diversity, including the growing presence of migrant, refugee and second-generation migrant workers, a higher presence of women in the labour market, a greater participation and visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) workers and an increase in disabled and older workers. This growing workforce diversity is attracting the attention of both employers and legislators across Europe and beyond, who are increasingly shaping company policies and legislation to recognise such diversity as an asset, and to protect workers from discrimination and unfair and unequal treatment. A number of employers seem increasingly convinced that diversity in their workforce can be an asset, rather than an issue, and that diversity management policies can attract the most talented individuals and can lead to improved decision-making, attract customers orientation and employee satisfaction, conferring also some level of competitive advantage on the company (McKinsey, 2015). In addition, European and national legislators are developing legislation to effectively enforce equality, equal opportunities and anti-discrimination practices in different domains (i.e. access to the labour market and health services, equal treatment with regard to employment and working conditions or equal protection against occupational health and safety risks). The International Labour Organization (ILO) in 1958 approved the Convention on Discrimination (Employment and Occupation) (Convention No 111), intended to remove 'any distinction, exclusion or preference made on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, political opinion, national extraction or social origin, which has the effect of nullifying or impairing equality of opportunity or treatment in employment or occupation'. At EU level, several pieces of legislation have been introduced in this domain and transposed into national legislation, including Directive 2000/78/EC (the Employment Equality Directive), Directive 2006/54/EC and Council Directive 89/391/EEC on the safety and health of workers at work, which stresses that 'particularly sensitive risk groups must be protected against the dangers which specifically affect them'. In addition, the EU Occupational Safety and Health Strategic Framework 2014-2020 emphasises the important role that OSH policy can play in combating discrimination and promoting equal opportunities in EU policies. Nevertheless, the existing evidence suggests that the specific groups of workers mentioned above still find it more difficult than other workers to access employment. If employed, they are more likely to be in jobs with poor working conditions and less rigorous poorer occupational safety and health (OSH) standards and they are more likely to experience exclusion and discrimination, resulting in increased psychological and physical health risks, including musculoskeletal health risks. The Covid-19 pandemic has brought these issues to the fore. There have been several serious outbreaks among migrants workers in Europe, exacerbated by inadequate and unhygienic living and working conditions, with clear health consequences. For these reasons, the European Union Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) commissioned a study to investigate the extent to which workforce diversity is associated with poor working conditions and higher exposure to OSH risks, with a specific focus on musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).
Download or read book Work related Musculoskeletal Disorders written by Zinta Podniece and published by European Communities. This book was released on 2008 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are the most common work-related problem in Europe - 25% of the EU-27 workers report suffering from backache and 23% complain about muscular pains. First, there are preventive steps that have to be taken. But for workers who already have MSDs, the challenge is to maintain their employability, keep them working and, if necessary, reintegrate them into the workplace. The aim of this report is to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions at the workplace and to provide practical examples with respect to successful prevention of MSDs. It focuses mainly on the developments that have taken place since the previous European MSDs Campaign in 2000.
Download or read book Priorities for Occupational Safety and Health Research in the EU 25 written by European Agency for Safety and Health at Work and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recoge: 1. Summary list of priorities. - 2. The scientific and policy contexts. - 3. Psychosocial work environment. - 4. Musculoskeletal disorders. - 5. Dangerous substances. - 6. OSH management. - 7. Additional references.
Download or read book The State of Occupational Safety and Health in the European Union written by European Agency for Safety and Health at Work and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The European Agency information project "The State of Occupational Safety and Health in the European Union - Pilot Study" is a first step to the development of a system for monitoring safety and health in the European Union. It aims at providing decision-makers at Member State and European level with an overview of the current safety and health situation in the European Union to support the identification of common challenges and priority areas for preventive actions. The project report identifies sectors/occupations most identified to be at risk to. The risks are categorised as physical exposures, posture and movement exposures, handling chemicals and psycho-social working conditions. The context of work and the occupational safety and health outcome were also given. Focal Points (Authorities nominated by each Member State) provided information on trends and needs for the development of additional preventive actions related to these risks. Emerging risks were identified as change in work organisation, stress, manual handling, use of new chemicals, violence and repetitive strain. Workers under the age of 18, older workers and workers in health and social work were identified as sensitive work groups. A CD-ROM (contents: Consolidated Report; National Reports and the Manual) is included with this publication.
Download or read book OSH in Figures written by Elke Schneider and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book OSH in Figures written by and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report is the fifth in a series of European Risk Observatory thematic reports. It seeks to review in depth what risks transport workers are exposed to at work and what the consequences of these exposures are. It does this not only by analysing statistics and studies, but also through selected case examples of research and prevention. The report is intended for both those working in the sector and policymakers in this domain. While trying to give an overview and highlight the main issues for policy and prevention, the study covers a wide variety of jobs and tasks and a very diverse working population. To cover at the same time the common trends and explain the problems specific to certain jobs is a challenging task. There are many common issues, such as the increasing number of immigrant workers in transport jobs, or the combination of ergonomic and psychosocial stressors, but they are expressed differently in the different subsectors and need to be tackled differently. That is why the report addresses many transport occupations with specific case studies describing the OSH problems and giving advice on how they were prevented effectively. A more in-depth insight into workplace prevention measures for road transport, haulage, taxi drivers and courier services is also provided by other Agency publications.
Download or read book Work related Musculoskeletal Disorders written by and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This synthesis report is part of a much larger project, 'MSDs facts and figures overview: prevalence, costs and demographics of MSDs in Europe', intended to support policy-makers at EU and national levels by providing an accurate picture of the prevalence and costs of MSDs across Europe, pulling together existing data from a number of relevant and reliable official statistical sources. This report is intended to be complementary to an overview report published with the same title and covering the EU as a whole, Work-related musculoskeletal disorders: prevalence, costs and demographics in the EU - Final report.
Download or read book Work related Musculoskeletal Disorders written by Orhan Korhan and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2019-10-02 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) refer to a wide range of inflammatory and degenerative conditions that occur in the workplace or are caused by work activities. WRMSDs affect the muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, peripheral nerves, and supporting blood vessels. These conditions can cause pain and functional impairment and they often result in direct economic costs to both the workplace and the worker. Injuries sustained at work can negatively affect a person's physical and mental health as well as a company's bottom line. This book describes the human musculoskeletal system, including such topics as anthropometry and posture, as it relates to accidents and injuries in the workplace. Chapters discuss such subjects as job standards; risk assessment; direct and indirect costs of WRMSDs; epidemiology, etiology, and pathology of WRMSDs; engineering and administrative controls; risk factor identification; injury management; and education and training. It presents a holistic approach to identifying, intervening, and preventing WRMSDs.
Download or read book Europe Under Strain written by Rory O'Neill and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the extent and causes of strain injuries, assessing workplace risks, managing a prevention plan, the legal framework in Europe, and economic reasons for tackling strains.
Download or read book The State of Occupational Safety and Health in the European Union Summary report written by and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contents of accompanying CD-ROM: Consolidated report, National reports, and the Manual.
Download or read book The State of Occupational Safety and Health OSH in the EFTA Countries written by European Agency for Safety and Health at Work and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study by the EFTA (European Free Trade Association) countries supplements the European Agency report 'The state of occupational safety and health in the European Union - pilot study' (2001, ISBN 929500700X). Covering Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, summary findings for each exposure indicator are given, with detailed examination of the working environment and the outcomes shown through accidents, musculoskeletal disorders, stress, sickness absence and occupational diseases.
Download or read book Safety and Health for Workers written by Bankole Fasanya and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2020-06-17 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides workers and individuals with knowledge on the effective ways to understand the importance of human health and safety in workplaces. Workplace incident scenarios and research findings on human health and safety that could be an ideal information source for university students and workers are detailed in the book. Knowledge made available includes: • Ergonomics, spine deformity associated with human posture. • Gender differences in biomechanical effects of the upper extremities. • Working conditions and gender inequalities and their effects on health and safety promotions. • Social support and job satisfaction relationship at workplaces. • Recommendations to enhance good handwashing practices. • Worker’s Act impacts on health and safety practices. • Good hygiene practices at public places. Its comprehensive scope, along with its quick understanding, makes this book a handy working reference for good health and safety practices at workplaces.
Download or read book Occupational and Environmental Safety and Health V written by Pedro M. Arezes and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-12-05 with total page 826 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book gathers cutting-edge research and best practices relating to occupational risk and safety management, healthcare, and ergonomics. It covers strategies for different industries, such as construction, chemical and healthcare. It emphasizes challenges posed by automation, discusses solutions offered by technologies, and reports on case studies carried out in different countries. Chapters are based on selected contributions to the 20th International Symposium on Occupational Safety and Hygiene (SHO 2023), held on July 20-21, 2023, in Portugal, as a hybrid event. By reporting on different perspectives, such as the ones from managers, employees, and OSH professionals, and covering timely issues, such as implications of telework, issues related to gender inequality and applications of machine learning techniques in occupational health, this book offers extensive information and a source of inspiration to OSH researchers, practitioners and organizations operating in both local and global contexts.
